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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
5
Miss Ida Wilkins will meet with Lewiston ladies for an all day session on June 27. Many local residents including E. S. Tutt and wife, Violet Vallery, and visitors from Murray are mentioned in social notes with kin and friends.
Residents report visits and travels around Murray with short trips to Omaha Weeping Water Louisville Avoca and Hebron. Roads prove poor after recent rains while others finish farm projects and a new swimming pool. A baby boy joins Gussie Grant’s home as Dr. Taylor escorts Mrs Reid home.
A. Good Feeder Hi. F Gansmer shipped two carloads of long yearling cattle to Omaha last Thursday. The cattle weighed about 1 100 pounds and sold for 1040 dollars per hundred. Only four head sold higher that day. They were of extra good quality and showed excellent feeding gains of about 500 pounds.
A program by the Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church is set for Saturday evening June 30 1923 at 8 30 p m Admission 25 cents Featured items include a Tom Thumb Wedding with Bobby Long as the groom and Grace Louise Wiles as the bride along with musical readings by Helena Perry and a two part women's chorus Refreshments will be served before during and after the program Mrs Smith chairs the fundraising table A market selling dressed chickens and cakes is chaired by Mrs Herman Wohlfarth A candy table chaired by Mrs D A Davis awaits visitors Rain or shine date is June 30
Dr C E Brendel of Zionsville Indiana plans a move to Los Angeles reshipping his medical practice and belongings. He travels with his Hudson automobile to Murray visiting B F Brenfel and family, then proceeds to Avoca where he is joined by Dr J W Brendel before settling in the new home.
Carrier Kniss agrees to add owners names in one inch black letters under the order mandating white uniform boxes on rural routes. The change aims for a neat uniform appearance and reflects Mr Kingss kindness in undertaking the work.
The Rev J B Jackson and his wife, former Presbyterian representatives in Murray, now residents of Omaha, will mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary on June 26, 1873, in Pennsylvania. They will host family and receive greetings from many churches. inquiries go through Mrs Will Smith at the post office for address and details.
Cream separator Cruso TM offered as good as new at a bargain. See Joe Green contact 49 Murray Neb.
The Lewis family, living northwest of town near Grandpa E. M. Godwin, celebrates the arrival of a son named Elijah Jedderson Lewis born last Sunday. The community notes the parents’ happiness and Lloyd’s cheerful songs as a reflection of the joyous event.
Last Sunday a party from Murray and vicinity and Plattsmouth toured Omaha enjoying its parks. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Perry Nickles FE Hild and wife Miss Margaret Moore and Maxon Mellinger and others from Plattsmouth.
A journal note urges drivers near Ran Minford Corner to proceed with caution as culvert work narrows the road. It warns that remaining trees block sight lines and calls for functioning brakes and lights. Emphasizes vigilance and adherence to road rules to reduce accidents.
Last Saturday night a group of young people gathered with the intention of giving a serenade to an unnamed recipient. The scene suggests a spontaneous youth gathering with music and social intent.
A young man once rumored to be married was found to be single and did not attend the planned gathering. Observers remain vigilant to ensure no deception or misstep by him in the coming days.
Oscar Nailor, a very busy man, finally finds time for a meal between duties. Last Sunday he enjoyed a fine dinner prepared by Mrs. Eleanor Lancaster and shared with the Lancaster family, including Uncle B. A. Root and Howard Ryder of Nebraska City.
Mrs. George Park hosted a birthday gathering in Murray for her mother Mary Wiley on her 77th birthday. The pink and white party featured a cake sent by Ed Hesser of Los Angeles and noted Wiley’s long Nebraska residence since 1860.
Classified note urges readers to place want ads in the Journal to obtain results. It highlights simple steps to submit items for sale, job requests, or personal notices and promises quick responses from the paper.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats catarrh with a threepart approach. It describes an internal medicine a tonic and an ointment applied locally to reduce inflammation of mucous surfaces and balance blood effects.
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